Asclepias, Butterfly Weed 'Hello Yellow'
- Sun Preference
- Full-Sun
- Bloom or Harvest Time
- July, August
Description
Neat, clump-forming plants with bright flowers that attract butterflies. Attractive seedpods in fall.
Bright yellow flowers atop of upright stems with narrow, lance-shaped leaves. Attractive to butterflies. Needs well drained soils.
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Details
Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ | Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed
Height: 24 inches
Spread: 18 inches
Sunlight:
Hardiness Zone: 3a
Other Names: Butterfly Weed
Description:
Milkweed is the most important plant to the monarch butterfly caterpillar; this variety features vibrant yellow flowers; great for dry, sunny areas; can use dried seed pods for crafts
Ornamental Features
Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed features showy fragrant yellow flat-top flowers at the ends of the stems from mid summer to early fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. Its narrow leaves remain green in color throughout the season. The fruit is not ornamentally significant.
Landscape Attributes
Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed is an herbaceous perennial with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its medium texture blends into the garden, but can always be balanced by a couple of finer or coarser plants for an effective composition.
This is a high maintenance plant that will require regular care and upkeep, and is best cleaned up in early spring before it resumes active growth for the season. It is a good choice for attracting butterflies to your yard, but is not particularly attractive to deer who tend to leave it alone in favor of tastier treats. It has no significant negative characteristics.
Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed is recommended for the following landscape applications;
- Mass Planting
- General Garden Use
- Naturalizing And Woodland Gardens
- Container Planting
Planting & Growing
Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed will grow to be about 24 inches tall at maturity, with a spread of 18 inches. It tends to be leggy, with a typical clearance of 1 foot from the ground, and should be underplanted with lower-growing perennials. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 10 years.
This plant should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under typical garden conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is quite intolerant of urban pollution, therefore inner city or urban streetside plantings are best avoided. This is a selection of a native North American species. It can be propagated by cuttings; however, as a cultivated variety, be aware that it may be subject to certain restrictions or prohibitions on propagation.
Hello Yellow Butterfly Weed is a fine choice for the garden, but it is also a good selection for planting in outdoor pots and containers. With its upright habit of growth, it is best suited for use as a 'thriller' in the 'spiller-thriller-filler' container combination; plant it near the center of the pot, surrounded by smaller plants and those that spill over the edges. Note that when growing plants in outdoor containers and baskets, they may require more frequent waterings than they would in the yard or garden. Be aware that in our climate, most plants cannot be expected to survive the winter if left in containers outdoors, and this plant is no exception. Contact our store for more information on how to protect it over the winter months.
SKU | Container Size |
P0485 | #1 Container (1 Gallon) |
* Not all container sizes may be available at this time. See store for details on specific container size availability.
More Information
Bloom or Harvest Time | July, August |
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Sun Preference | Full-Sun |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Common Family Name | Butterfly Weed |
Mature Spread (Range) | 12" - 24" |
Mature Height (Range) | 13" - 24" |